African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Superior Suite | Exterior
Restaurant
Terrace/patio
Luxury Apartment | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels, TV
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African Rock Hotel offers a peaceful city center sanctuary. Enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast on the sunny terrace or book reflexology at the spa. Features include an outdoor pool, library, and nearby coffee shop. Guests praise the calm atmosphere.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Room service
The current price is ₩486,642
₩559,638 total
includes taxes & fees
Oct 24 - Oct 25

Room options

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Luxury Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Executive Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
Premium bedding
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 45 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Luxury Apartment

Highlights

Patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Kitchenette
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Renovated in 2021
  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Kempton Park, African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" is in the city center and near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Melrose Arch Shopping Centre and Nelson Mandela Square. Johannesburg Zoo and Wild Waters - Boksburg are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking/biking trails.
Map
48 de Villiers Avenue, van Riebeeck Park ext 9, Kempton Park, Gauteng, 1619

What's nearby

  • Festival Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
  • Emperors Palace Casino - 9 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Mall of Africa - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Melrose Arch Shopping Centre - 19 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Nelson Mandela Square - 20 min drive - 21.1 km

Getting around

  • Rhodesfield Station - 16 min drive
  • Johannesburg Park Station - 24 min drive
  • O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪KFC - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Barcelos - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Steers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mugg & Bean - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tomato Pizza - ‬13 min walk

About this property

African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"

Luxury boutique hotel in the city center, remodeled in 2021
You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a terrace at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort". Treat yourself to a body scrub, a sports massage, or a body wrap at the onsite spa. Pilates classes and yoga classes are offered at the health club; African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" also has a firepit, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking and valet parking
  • Limo/town car service, access to a nearby health club, and express check-out
  • Tour/ticket assistance, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
Room features
All guestrooms at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" include comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free roundtrip airport shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle up to 2 km
  • 24-hour train station pick-up shuttle (surcharge)
  • Bus station shuttle (surcharge)
  • Casino shuttle (surcharge)
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free secured self parking on site
  • Free secured valet parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Fitness classes
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pilates classes
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Detox wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Outdoor treatment areas
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Swedish massages
  • Treatment room

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 1 floor
  • Built in 2009
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Reception hall
  • Renovated entire property - January 2021

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Slippers
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
An early check-in fee will be charged
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight
Front desk staffed during limited hours
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact this property in advance to arrange check-in.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are available for ZAR 1000.0 per day

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: ZAR 1000.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to midnight
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Guests under 5 years old are not allowed in the spa

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

African Rock
African Rock Hotel
African Rock Hotel Kempton Park
African Rock Kempton Park
African Rock Hotel
African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" Hotel

Frequently asked questions

Does African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM–midnight.

How much does it cost to stay at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

As of Oct 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" on Oct 24, 2025 start from ₩486,642, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Self parking and valet parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 8 PM. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort"?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Does African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is African Rock Hotel & Spa, a "Boutique Lifestyle Resort" located?

Located in the heart of Kempton Park, this luxury hotel is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Festival Mall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Kempton Park Golf Club and Arwyp Medical Centre. Modderfontein Golf Club and AECI Dynamite Factory Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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